How much does a songwriter and singer get paid and how is it split between the songwriter and producer if it's the songwriter's first song?

The songwriter decides how much to pay the producer. It is a negotiated rate. If the song get published, the writer will split all royalties 50-50 with the publisher, or he may choose to self-publish.. Each party is responsible for their own taxes. The publisher will generally reimburse the songwriter for recording expenses. To find other songwriters, visit your local open mic or songwriters association. There are no prerequisites to become a songwriter. Anyone can write a song. Whether they get paid for it is another matter. To learn more about the career, join your local songwriters association or visit the Related Link below.